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J. Douglas Simpson

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Science Fiction, Fantasy, Young Adult

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J. Douglas Simpson is the author of both the Great Big World and Maxim Ultra series of novels as well as his short story series, Simpson Shorties. Co-Host of The Hodgepodge Podcast, he is currently working on a new comedy/thriller novel. He resides with his family in North Carolina but has never forgotten his New Jersey roots.

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Average rating: 4.94 · 18 ratings · 4 reviews · 11 distinct works

	Maxim Ultra (Maxim Ultra, #1) 4.75 avg rating — 4 ratings — 2 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	The Old Flame (Maxim Ultra, #2) it was amazing 5.00 avg rating — 3 ratings — 3 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Great Big World: The Trouble with Dr. Beamo (Great Big World, #1) it was amazing 5.00 avg rating — 2 ratings — published 2014 — 4 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Great Big World: The Misplaced Children (Great Big World, #2) it was amazing 5.00 avg rating — 2 ratings — 3 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	The Heist: A Maxim Ultra Adventure it was amazing 5.00 avg rating — 2 ratings — 2 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
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